Consult QD

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Cutting-edge optical imaging techniques, advanced computational methods and complex analysis of animal behavior are being employed to better understand — and even manipulate — neurological mechanisms underlying learning and decision-making. Using preclinical mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease and autism, Murat Yildirim, PhD , assistant staff in Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Neurosciences, is conducting innovative investigations designed to help develop new diagnostic and therapeutic strategi

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 24, 2023

From flight nurses to military members and mayors to parents, emergency nurses go beyond the call of duty and the 2023 ENA Connection 20 Under 40 class has it all. ENA announced the third class of 20 extraordinary nurses as part of the celebration of Emergency Nurses Week. Each honoree in the 2023 class has achieved significant milestones in their healthcare careers and demonstrated positive contributions beyond their professional work.

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Consult QD

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Recent research suggests that women with celiac disease may face a higher frequency of women’s health disorders, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, irregular menstruation, infertility and primary ovarian failure. This abstract, “Women’s Health Disorders in a Celiac Disease Population- A Nationwide Cohort Analysis,” was recently presented by Rama Nanah, MD, a clinical hospitalist at Cleveland Clinic, during the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2023 Annual Meeting.

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NP Hub

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Becoming a skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) requires good collaboration between students and experienced … The post 5+1 Ways to Support NP Preceptors appeared first on NPHub.

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Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

Communication

Consult QD

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In patients with severe aortic stenosis and atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a strategy of concurrent TAVR and left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) with the Watchman™ 2.5 device is noninferior to TAVR plus medical therapy with anticoagulation. So concludes the randomized controlled WATCH-TAVR trial, which was presented by Samir Kapadia, MD , in a late-breaking clinical trials session at the TCT 2023 conference in San Francisco and published sim

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Nursology

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This blog is an extension of one that I posted on nursology.net in December, 2018 (Fawcett, 2018). In that blog, I asked what specialties could be considered legitimate for our discipline and proposed that nursology specialties should be based on the concepts of each nursology conceptual model (see the Models and Theories Gallery).

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Diversity Nursing

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Creating a healthy work environment for Nurses should be a top priority for employers in the healthcare industry. Nurses play a vital role in patient care, and their well-being directly impacts the quality of care they provide. By addressing some of the biggest issues in Nursing today, such as recruitment, retention, burnout, and bullying, employers can create a positive and supportive work environment that ultimately benefits both Nurses and patients.

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Becker's Hospital Review

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Study finds no difference in inappropriate prescribing between nurse practitioners and physicians, with both groups having average rate of 1.7%.

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Nurse Practitioner 91

Nurse.com

OCTOBER 24, 2023

An RN claims his nurse manager criticized him for documenting in the medical record that a patient was “combative and noncompliant,” after the patient struck the RN and another nurse during discharge. The RN wonders how he should’ve documented the incident since the nurse manager didn’t provide constructive feedback. I’ve written blogs about legal cases that focus on nursing documentation and its importance.

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Becker's Hospital Review

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, Vt., created an employee-to-nurse pipeline to ease its nurse shortage, ABC affiliate WCAX reported Oct. 24.

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Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

An estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause by 2025. Symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, and anxiety can be incredibly disruptive — and last for years. But despite its massive impact, little is being done to support those going through menopause in the workplace. In a recent survey, 70% of respondents said they have considered changing their employment to better manage symptoms — perhaps because only 8% received significant support from their employer related to meno

Nursing Times

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Find out about the new standards being set for record taking by nurses across health and social care settings.

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NP Hub

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Becoming a skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) requires good collaboration between students and experienced … The post 5+1 Ways to Support NP Preceptors appeared first on NPHub.

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The Gypsy Nurse

OCTOBER 24, 2023

TNAA-Travel Nurse Across America provided this article. October is a great time of year to be a travel nurse. You’ll see beautiful autumn foliage and can experience fun harvest activities like visiting a pumpkin patch or pressing cider with freshly picked apples. Since October also means Halloween happenings, a particularly entertaining way to get into the spooky spirit is exploring the many haunted cities in America.

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Celayix

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Employee Wellness programs encourage preventative medicine with health and wellness education to keep employees healthy and reduce medical costs. Companies consider them to be a way to improve employees’ health and productivity levels at work. In 1979, Johnson & Johnson was the first company to launch an employee wellness program, which led to others jumping on board.

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Speaker: Lizzie Wright - Director of Customer Success at Carrot Fertility

Employee expectations around benefits and workplace support have evolved in step with the growing need for fertility and family-forming care. As HR professionals, it is our job to ensure employees have a comprehensive understanding of the benefits our organizations offer and how they can utilize them. Before educating employees, we first need to understand the rising healthcare costs and the financial burden of fertility care.

Education

Northeastern State University

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Nursing programs accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) voluntarily meet a set of rigorous educational standards verified through a peer-review process. ACEN accreditation signals a nursing school’s commitment to educational excellence. Northeastern State University’s online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program is ACEN-accredited, so nurses enrolling in the program can expect an education that meets the ACEN Standa

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Celayix

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Effective workforce management is the cornerstone of success in today’s fast-paced business world. Poor labor management can wreak havoc on your bottom line, causing increased costs, reduced productivity, and employee dissatisfaction. However, the adoption of advanced Labor Management Systems (LMS) can be a game-changer, revolutionizing the way you handle your workforce.

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Business Legal Issues 52

Northeastern State University

OCTOBER 24, 2023

More and more nursing jobs require Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees as employers seek a highly educated nursing workforce. Nurses with BSN degrees have the skills and knowledge for many of the new opportunities available in healthcare. More education prepares nurses to meet the changing, complex healthcare needs of the aging U.S. population.

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Celayix

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Employee Wellness programs encourage preventative medicine with health and wellness education to keep employees healthy and reduce medical costs. Companies consider them to be a way to improve employees’ health and productivity levels at work. In 1979, Johnson & Johnson was the first company to launch an employee wellness program, which led to others jumping on board.

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Work-Life Balance Mental Health Promotion Business 52

Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

As HR and total rewards professionals, we are often seeking opportunities to foster a better sense of community and belonging amongst employees - ensuring that all employees have an equitable opportunity to receive fertility treatments is one of the many ways this can be achieved. Fertility benefits make it possible for employees to access treatments like IVF.

Health Outcomes

Northeastern State University

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Earning an online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) degree can help you become more qualified for advancement in the nursing profession, and it shows your commitment to nursing. Most important, it helps you provide better care to your patients. Many employers are hiring more BSN graduates because research shows improved patient outcomes when BSN-prepared nurses are responsible for patient care.

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Consult QD

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A recent study published in the reproductive health journal Contraception revealed no differences in the interpersonal quality of contraceptive counseling delivered via telehealth versus in person. The findings help validate the use of telehealth in family planning. “Telehealth is a really viable option for patients, and practitioners should consider including it more within their practices,” says Emily Freeman, DO , a physician in Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a

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Health Leaders | Nursing

OCTOBER 24, 2023

As staff shortages at Vermont's hospitals persist, one potential solution being used at hospitals across New England involves training current hospital employees to become nurses.

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Becker's Hospital Review

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Travel nurses and other contingent staff play a crucial role in improving health services in hospitals, clinics and other healthcare facilities. However, their role is frequently misunderstood and their skill set is often undervalued.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Check out the most-read innovation articles from the past quarter. CAN VIRTUAL NURSING HELP HOSPITALS ADDRESS WORKFORCE CHALLENGES? [link] OSF HealthCare is one of several health systems launching a virtual nursing program aimed at improving nurse workflows and addressing workforce shortages. THE EXEC: MEDSTAR HEALTH'S WILLIAM SHEAHAN SEES A FUTURE IN CONNECTED CARE [link] The Maryland-based health system's vice president and chief innovation officer says healthcare must create platforms that co

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Becker's Hospital Review

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A nurse residency program that was rolled out in 2019 by NYC Health + Hospitals has trained 5,000 nurses, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced in a press release.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Check out the most-read technology articles from the past quarter. HOSPITALS ARE LOOKING FOR HARD ROI IN VIRTUAL NURSING [link] Health systems across the country are launching telemedicine programs aimed at improving the nurse's workload, but both value and sustainability are hard to pin down. LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD FOR RURAL HEALTH PROVIDERS [link] What will it take?

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Northeastern State University

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs come in various formats and offer a range of concentrations. Online MSN programs are perfect for BSN-prepared nurses who want to increase their knowledge and take the next step in their careers — all while continuing to work in their current jobs. Examples of MSN program concentrations include: Administrative Leadership Informatics Education The online MSN in Administrative Leadership in Nursing program concentration can be a particularly good option f

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Becker's Hospital Review

OCTOBER 24, 2023

OSF Healthcare is testing virtual nursing to reduce burnout and improve the patient experience.

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Patient Experience 40

Northeastern State University

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Today’s complex, multifaceted healthcare systems need great leadership. For nurses, the healthcare industry’s need for leaders represents both an opportunity and a challenge. Nurses interested in leadership roles are in demand and have opportunities to make significant contributions to their organizations. Nurses can learn many leadership practices and principles in the classroom and in clinical practice.

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